“Turner is riding the pine tonight,” said Shaun Nestor, highlighting the unexpected absence of Trea Turner from the Philadelphia Phillies’ lineup against the Miami Marlins.
Despite a strong showing recently, including two hits and a home run in his last game, Turner will not play at LoanDepot Park on May 1. His current batting average stands at .252, with 32 hits, four home runs, 11 RBIs, 20 runs scored, and three stolen bases across 31 games this season.
The Philadelphia Phillies sit in fourth place in the National League East with a record of 12-19. They are seeking to bounce back after a narrow 6-5 victory against the San Francisco Giants. Starting pitcher Zack Wheeler will take the mound for this matchup against the Marlins.
Turner joined the Phillies after a brief stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers and previously played a key role in leading the Washington Nationals to their 2019 World Series Championship. His career batting average is an impressive .296 with 1,563 hits over his tenure.
Phillies Lineup vs. Miami Marlins:
- DH: Kyle Schwarber
- 1B: Bryce Harper
- RF: Adolis Garcia
- LF: Brandon Marsh
- SS: Edmundo Sosa
- 2B: Bryson Stott
- 3B: Alec Bohm
- CF: Justin Crawford
- C: Rafael Marchan
- P: Zack Wheeler
The decision to rest Turner comes amid changes within the team—most notably, they recently moved on from manager Rob Thomson. As they navigate these transitions, fans are eager to see how this affects their performance moving forward.
